PROVISIONAL DIAGNOSIS (ICD)
The provisional PATIENT DIAGNOSIS for the main condition treated or investigated during the relevant episode of healthcare.
Format / Length
See ICD-10 CODE
Description
PROVISIONAL DIAGNOSIS (ICD) is the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) code used to identify the PROVISIONAL DIAGNOSIS.
For the Cancer Outcomes and Services Data Set, PROVISIONAL DIAGNOSIS (ICD) is the working PATIENT DIAGNOSIS as defined at the Multidisciplinary Team Meeting where the First Definitive Treatment is agreed. This is the clinical opinion which may also be informed by Biopsy, radiological and/or other investigations.
Also Known As
This Data Element is also known by these names:
| Context | Alias |
|---|---|
| Plural | PROVISIONAL DIAGNOSES (ICD) |
Where Used
| Type | Link | How used |
|---|---|---|
| Data Set | Cancer Outcomes and Services Data Set - Central Nervous System | references in description PROVISIONAL DIAGNOSIS (ICD) |